Philadelphia Real Estate Information

Home Buyer Resources

Evaluate Your Physical and Financial Situation

How to write your vision of home

House buying needs and wants

Home buyer checklist

Home buying checklist

Buy a Philadelphia house or keep renting

Buyer advice for purchasing a home

Buy new or resale

Pros and cons of home ownership

A buyer's guide to good decisions

Questions to ask before buying a home with a friend

How buyers and sellers are closing deals in 2009

How to work a buyer's market

Market bottom

Tips for home buyers and sellers in 2009

Tax deductions for first time homeowners

Assemble the Experts

Agency

Buyer agency

10 questions to ask you real estate professional

Do I need an attorney when I buy a house?

Commissions

What about a buyer's agent

The pros and cons of buyer agency

Buyer representation, does the agent represent you

Finding and using an agent

Shopping for a realtor

Should we buy on our own or hire an agent

Finance

Find a broker

Types of mortgages

Mortgage application checklist

Mortgage shopping worksheet

Buyer's financial worksheet

Understanding the pre-approval process

Facts on lease to buy

How is your credit score?

Why you need a pre-approval letter

Choose a Neighborhood

12 kinds of neighborhoods

How to choose a neighborhood

Find a House

Find the right home

Buying "fixer-uppers"

What to know about "fixer uppers"

Guide to condos and lofts

Detached single-family homes

Townhomes

How to buy Philadelphia bank owned properties

How to buy a Philadelphia pre-foreclosure house

How to buy at a foreclosure auction

How to buy a Philadelphia HUD house

How to buy a Philadelphia short-sale home

Working with distressed homeowners

Million dollar homes

Investing in Philadelphia homes

Buyer field-guide to the open house

What not to do while house hunting

An overview of purchasing a Philadelphia home

Going green to save green

Eco-friendly cities

Unearth the facts to buying a green home

What you need to know about HOA's

New construction

How to buy a Philadelphia new construction home

Building a house

Finding builders and architects

Tips on building a house

New construction market ripe with steals

New home builders in Philadelphia

Make an Offer

Real estate offers

How to make an offer on your first home

What stays, what goes?

Are low-ball offers advisable?

An offer is more than just price

Crafting a winning purchase offer

How to make an offer for a house

Make an offer they can't refuse

Writing the offer, financial considerations

All about as-is offers

Environmental issues

Mold in the house

Radon information

Lead-base-paint in the home

The art of negotiating

Negotiating tips

The art of counter offers

Price

Understanding a CMA

Setting value on a home

About appraisals

Buyers: Price reduction not always a red flag

Understanding real estate appreciation

The Contract

Contingencies you must have

Don't buy without an inspection contingency

Real estate sales contract

Terms to watch for in a purchase contract

Inspections

Home inspection

Finding the right home inspector

Tips on reading an inspection report

Don't buy without a home inspection

Home inspection for beginners

Why you should get a home inspection

Insurance

Homeowners insurance

Saving money on homeowners insurance

Warranties

Homeowner warranties

Making the most of your home warranty coverage

Schedule of normal life for appliances

Closing

The closing

Settlement quick checklist

Closing costs

Adding up the closing costs

Its closing time

How can I save on closing costs?

How to check property liens

The final walk-through

What to expect in closing costs

What is a title company?

Holding title

Title insurance

Building and ownership types

Facts about deeds

Methods of taking title in joint ownership

Top ten tax tips for homeowners

Tax incentives to take advantage in 2009

First-time home buyer tax credit fact sheet

The Move

Planning for your move

Green moving tips

How to make your move easier on your family